Unable to activate Windows Vista due to the 'security error.

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• Re: Unable to activate Windows Vista Business using the Microsoft key

  I am facing difficulties to activate the microsoft package, whenever I enter the product key printed on the label attached to my pc, it says wrong key.
  Help, please.

  The key to Microsoft, that you can find on the lower side of your laptop is not a kind of universal key and this key belongs to Vista preinstalled on your laptop. You got your laptop with Vista preinstalled. With your laptop, you have paid a license and an operating system.

  After recall of Toshiba you must create Toshiba Recovery DVD or this facilities you can use if often you want with your laptop. This version of Vista belongs to you and can only be used with your laptop.

  If you are using Microsoft facilities DVD you must have the key for this version. If you do not, you must purchase a key online and activate a preinstalled Vista version.

• Unable to activate Windows Vista after upgrading the hard drive.

  install on HD replacement

  HD crashed.  Bought the new HD 2 t.  installed Vista with system recovery disks.  Operating system will not work.  What should I do?

  Unfortnunately - since it is a process of recovery provided OEM - only help you can really get is OEM themselves.

  Windows XP can have trouble with the size of the player (depending on the installation media level of service pack that you use) or controller drivers.

  Are you sure it was your hard drive crashed and nothing else has been damaged?  Could be a bad controller, bad memory even a poor diet.

• Error - key already used. Unable to activate Windows Vista.

  Original title: validation problems!

  format my computer and instaled windows vista XP Edition family, when I try to valid, the computer tell me the code in use alread, what should I do? Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hi Miudo,

  You can follow this link & check if it helps.

  Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: "an error has occurred."

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Concerning
  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Unable to activate Windows Vista

  Original title: windows active problam
  I have my serial number on laptop in may but the activetion seves no acsept it
  What can I do?

  Hello

  1. don't you get an error when you try to activate Windows?
  2. which method do you use to activate Vista?

  Try to activate Windows by phone.

  Refer to this article for more information:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  You can also view these help KB article.

  Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: "an error has occurred."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931276

  Activation fails when you try to activate Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 over the Internet
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921471

  If you get a different error, then please come back with the exact error message for help.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher-Microsoft Support.
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• When you do the automatic updates of Windows Vista I get the "Security Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 11 for Windows Vista (KB968816)" = Failed__

  When you do the automatic updates of Windows Vista, I get the code below.

  'A security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 11 for Windows Vista (KB968816)' = failure

  • What should I do to fix this?
  • And what does this update actually?

  Thanks for any help provided.

  scrubie,
  If you go to programs and features, and then on the left side you should see a link for "Daily display installed."  Which would then show the list of updates with the State which will show you if it failed or not.

  Hope that helps. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• Unable to activate Windows Vista by phone

  I just installed my windows vista in my new laptop computer. I received the license key on a sticker on the back of my previous laptop. I've heard that I need to activate my windows by phone in my new laptop computer. But the telephone activation option comes after clicking on activate windows now in system under windows activation. It shows the following screen.

  

  Hello

  The reason that you can not activate it is because you cannot transfer your product key license/Vista of your old laptop to another laptop.

  You need to buy another license of Vista from somewhere, but Microsoft sells more than vista.

  If the computer/laptop comes with the preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.) or is licensed to OEM System Builders, that the product key that came with the computer/laptop is preinstalled OEM license and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) and the license OEM System Builders are related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when machine who dies.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

  See you soon.

• Unable to activate Windows Vista, error: key already in use.

  Original title: help!

  would like to know why my windows vista key won't suddenly turn on?  I bought legitimate about 5 years ago.  After formatting my computer, he refuses to re - activate after the episode.  don't ever tell me the key is already used on another computer.  I don't even have a second computer.  key is thank you!

  would like to know why my windows vista key won't suddenly turn on?  I bought legitimate about 5 years ago.  After formatting my computer, he refuses to re - activate after the episode.  don't ever tell me the key is already used on another computer.  I don't even have a second computer.

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  Display of product keys is not allowed in this forum.
  
  See the following link:

  "The things that will get you immediately banned from this forum.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/page/FAQ#faqCodeConduct4

  The following links might be worth the trip.

  Windows Vista - fix activation problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

  Vista activation - Frequently asked Questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  (950929) how to contact a Microsoft
  Center of product by phone Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

• Unable to activate Windows Vista reinstallation

  I reinstalled Windows Vista Home Premium on my pc with the cd that I got when I bought my computer. After installing windows do not accept the activation code as I type. The code is typed on the COA at the back of my pc, I checked it several times and I typed it correctly. How can I make it work, or can I get a new key through ELMS-MSDNAA?

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  5) stay on the phone (do not select/press options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Error - product key is in use. Unable to activate Windows Vista.

  Original title: activate windows.

  the system notifies my to activate my version of windows, when I followed the procedure, a message with the error code to show me that my product key is in use.

  wait for the amiable assistant yor

  concerning

  This happens often because he sees it used already on your own computer (it can not make a difference).  If you mean that you can not activate automatically, try to do it manually:

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Unable to activate Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I can not activate my new copy of Windows Vista because I was running XP Professional and started to read errors on my hard drive. Thinking it was just a matter of time before she didn't, I bought a new hard drive & a copy of Windows Vista upgrade.

  Thinking that I was OK because I got XP installed on the system, I did a clean install on new hard drive. Nope, XP should be located on the disk where I have installed Vista. I also wanted to keep a working XP if the copy

  I have my CD of XP Professional & key so I understand that I can install XP on the new drive and then install Vista. Is there an easier way? I tried activating by phone & said to call support.

  It is just a hardware change - why is it so difficult? Give me a windows where I can enter my key XP & my Vista key. Is this too much to ask?

  The news of evils, is from XP Pro to Vista Home Premium is not a path of evolution.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/get/upgrade-your-PC-options.aspx

  Vista upgrade paths to the link above.

  And you can not legally do a clean install with an upgrade disc.

  You bought the wrong Vista Upgrade disc.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  "I also wanted to keep a working XP in case copy."

  If the upgrade was possible, what is not, you would not have been able to do the foregoing, as the XP license should be integrated into the Vista upgrade install.

  A single license is a single Installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Unable to activate Windows 7 Pro after the upgrade of the system

  Old Config: Celeron / 2 GB / 40 GB. -Win7Pro retail trade / retail Office10H & B

  New Config: i3 / 2GB / 500GB. -Win7Pro retail trade / retail Office10H & B

  Windows worked perfect (but slow). I have updated the comp & installed fresh from the same media. Old hard drive is formatted. Office activated. but windows gives the error "the product key you entered cannot be used to activate windows on this computer". I tried the online activation & the phone activation. for only informed 10 days for activation. Help, please.

  Try the phone activation once again:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  If this does not work, try direct telephone activation:

  Direct activation number: (888) 725-1047

  1-800-936-5700

  If the copy of Windows 7 that you installed an upgrade, please note the following:

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

• Unable to activate Windows 7 after replacing the motherboard.

  Original title: Windows 7 will not turn on after replacing motherboard

  I have a question about activation for windows 7 and sound very similar to trend below:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/the-product-key-you-typed-can-not-be-used-to/9f1eec2b-da6c-434D-8C61-e3710426f6e1?TM=1348445068808

  I had one laptop I had for 5 years. It came with windows vista installed on it.  About 4 months ago, I bought windows 7 Home premium allowed for Latin America and the Caribbean. I installed it on the laptop and it worked fine. Then about 2 months ago the motherboard on laptop computer exploded and I bought a new laptop provided with windows 7 pre-installed.

  I want to do a clean format of this new laptop with my windows 7 CD. I have a license key I had with the CD which, according to the trend above is not valid and I will not be able to activate windows (even though I own the copy) I have also another key, I had with the laptop.

  My question is if I use the installation CD I bought and used the activation key, that I got with my laptop that I'd be able to activate it?

  What if they are of the same edition would you be able to use the product at the bottom of the laptop key.

  Before we do, have you tried to restart by phone.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Cannot install updates for Windows Vista. Get the following error: A 80071, 30. Help!

  I tried to install the updates and I get notice of failure with code A 80071, 30.  Help! I tried installation manual, automatic restart of the diagnosis.

  Thank you!

  Vista SP1 or SP2 installed?

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375 >

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  you use what browser (exact version).

  what application anti-virus or security suite is installed and your current subscription?

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  Try to reset the Windows Update components and see if it helps. See the article below mentioned the same thing.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

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• Unable to activate Windows XP by using the sticker after replacement of equipment

  Original title: product activation

  The motherboard on my wife's computer fried, so I just replaced.   Centuries ago, it came with Win98 and slowly but surely making its way to XP Home.  I don't have the installation disc, but there is a sticker "authentic" in this topic.  But this product key is coming as invalid.  We have already sunk $500 in there and I don't want to upgrade to Windows 7 on this computer.  From multiple sources, I was told that all I have to do is call the number without Microsoft fresh to get an activation code, but this phone number is not found on your site!

  unless you have purchased the same exact motherboard model and specifications, you cannot activate the exact key even to different hardware, assuming that you have already used this product before and active key, it...

  That is not exactly true.  You may need to activate by phone, but I know people who have changed motherboards and have reactivated their facilities.  Die PCs.  Unless it is an OEM version, I don't think that there is nothing to prevent reactivation.